Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

HAYMARKET, SW1Y 4HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYMARKET, SW1Y 4HA.

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Population

182

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW1Y 4HA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 74% private renter occupancy, SW1Y 4HA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW1Y 4HA is a well-regarded residential area on Haymarket, 0.4km from St James's in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2222 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £720k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW1Y 4HA are sourced from Output Area E00023935 (shared with 432 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW1Y 4HA. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.7%
Asian / British Asian19.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 700,000

5 sales · Mean £ 733,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SW1Y 4HA are high at 2222 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person4411
Other theft2860
Violence and sexual offences1480
Anti-social behaviour982
Robbery610

school Local Schools

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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.2 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.0 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils1.2 km
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Westminster City School

Good782 pupils1.4 km
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St Matthew's School, Westminster

Good168 pupils1.4 km
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The Grey Coat Hospital

Outstanding1111 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

231 nearby
  • Choice of CBD Ltd0.8 km
  • PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.7 km
  • Tario Express Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Venchi0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • + 226 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

53 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Sanderson Hotel0.9 km
  • St Martin'S Lane Hotel0.4 km
  • Z Hotel Strand0.7 km
  • Soho Hotel0.4 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

70 nearby
  • Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.9 km
  • Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.6 km
  • The Arts Theatre0.4 km
  • Lady Of The Grapes0.7 km
  • The Craft Beer Co ( Covent Garden ) Ltd0.8 km
  • + 65 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1309 nearby
  • CAVO RESTAURANT0.8 km
  • Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.7 km
  • Drury 188-189 @ International House1.0 km
  • Homeslice0.7 km
  • ITSU0.9 km
  • + 1304 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

120 nearby
  • ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.7 km
  • Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.7 km
  • LUPO BROS0.9 km
  • Shuk0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 115 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
  • Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross0.7 km
  • London Victoria1.7 km
  • London Waterloo1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.1 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station0.2 km